§ 25. Mr. MOREING (for Duchess of ATHOLL)asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to invite the Japanese Government to a discussion on all questions at present at issue; and whether he will invite the co-operation of the Government of the United States in any discussions that may take place?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEAll questions affecting either the Japanese Government or the United States Government are discussed in the normal manner as they arise with those Governments. There seems, therefore, no necessity for any such special invitation at present.
§ 26. Mr. MOREING(for Duchess of ATHOLL) asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Sir Frederick Leith-Ross has reported any evidence of the desire on behalf of the Japanese Government to arrive at a general understanding with His Majesty's Government on Far Eastern questions?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEIt was made clear to Sir Frederick Leith-Ross that the Japanese Government are anxious to maintain friendly relations with His Majesty's Government, a desire which His Majesty's Government fully reciprocate.